England captain Leah Williamson says she doesn't support the men's World Cup being held in Qatar and can't enjoy the tournament.
Williamson, 25, is the only living English footballer to lift a major tournament trophy after leading the Lionesses to Euro 2022 glory last summer. But although she wished her men's counterparts well as they aim to 'bring football home' for the second time this year, the Arsenal defender believes issues surrounding host nation Qatar have completely overshadowed the football on the field.
The 2022 World Cup has been mired in controversy over the host country’s treatment of migrant workers and the safety of local and visiting members of the LGBTQ+ community in a country where same-sex relationships are criminalised. Ever since Qatar won the right to host the competition in December 2010, the decision has been heavily criticised, with even ex-FIFA president Sepp Blatter saying Qatar was a mistake and a bad choice.
